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Raza Leads Zimbabwe to 2026 T20 World Cup Super Eights

Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza led celebrations as his side qualified for the Super Eights of the 2026 T20 World Cup after their match against Ireland was washed out.

At 39, Raza has been the driving force behind Zimbabwe's campaign, leading from the front with both bat and ball. His 26-ball 45 helped Zimbabwe beat hosts Sri Lanka in their last match, while his leadership has transformed the team's confidence since their disappointment in missing the 2024 World Cup.

Ranked second in the ICC T20 all-rounder's list, Raza has scored 2958 runs and taken 103 wickets in 130 matches for Zimbabwe. Former teammate Dion Ebrahim hailed him as a "global superstar" who is "up there with the greats," as Raza focuses on passing his franchise cricket experience to teammates with limited exposure.